14-year-old Clifton Park boy facing arson charge

CLIFTON PARK -- A 14-year-old boy was charged with arson Friday after police said he started a small fire in a garbage can inside a Twin Lake Apartments laundry room.

New York State Police said the boy, whose name is being withheld because of his age, intentionally set the fire Feb. 9. A resident of the apartments called 911. Firefighters responded to the scene and doused the fire, which allegedly caused about $150 worth of damage.

The boy was charged with fourth-degree arson, a felony, and offering a false written statement, a misdemeanor. He was released into the custody of his parents.

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State police spokesman Mark Cepiel said an investigation into the incident is ongoing. More arrests and charges may be possible, he said.